Shawls and Scarf in Stylecraft Dream Catcher DK - 9600 - Downloadable PDF

Shawls and Scarf in Stylecraft Dream Catcher DK – Pattern 9600

This Stylecraft pattern 9600 is a downloadable PDF offering three distinct knitted accessories in one package: a Diagonal Lace Shawl, a Garter Stitch Shawl, and a Large Textured Scarf. All three designs are worked in Stylecraft Dream Catcher DK, a self-striping yarn that produces its own unique colour sequences straight from the ball, making every finished piece truly one of a kind. The pattern is rated intermediate in difficulty, making it a rewarding project for knitters who are comfortable with basic lace and textured stitch patterns and ready to develop their skills further.

About Stylecraft Dream Catcher DK

Stylecraft Dream Catcher DK is a double knitting weight yarn with a distinctive self-patterning colour sequence built into each 150g ball. The pattern's key advice is to knit the yarn as it comes from the ball — resisting the urge to match up colours — so that each project develops its own organic, original colour story. If you do wish to avoid an abrupt colour change when joining a new ball or cake, the pattern suggests pulling through the new yarn until you reach a section that matches the colour you have just been working in, creating a smoother transition.

Three colourways are specifically named in this pattern:

• Blackfoot 3953 — used for the Diagonal Lace Shawl
• Chinook 3951 — used for the Garter Stitch Shawl
• Comanche 3950 — used for the Large Textured Scarf

The pattern also lists alternative yarn suggestions including Linen Drape, Tweedy, and Classique Cotton DK, though knitters are advised to check the meterage carefully when substituting, as the number of balls required may vary.

Design 1: Diagonal Lace Shawl

Measurements

The Diagonal Lace Shawl measures 40 cm × 180 cm (approximately 15¾ × 71 inches), producing a long, elegant wrap that can be worn in multiple ways.

Materials

• Stylecraft Dream Catcher DK — 2 × 150g balls in Blackfoot 3953
• 5 mm (UK 6 / USA 8) knitting needles

Tension

The required tension is 18 stitches and 27 rows to 10 cm (4 inches) over the pattern stitch on 5 mm needles. As always with lace knitting, achieving the correct tension is important to ensure the finished dimensions match those stated in the pattern.

Techniques and Stitches

The shawl is cast on using the thumb method, beginning with 72 stitches. The fabric is created using a diagonal lace stitch pattern worked over a six-row repeat. The lace effect is achieved through a combination of k2tog (knit two together) decreases and yfwd (yarn forward) increases, which create the characteristic eyelet holes of lace knitting. These paired decreases and yarn-overs are offset across successive rows, giving the pattern its diagonal slant. The wrong-side rows incorporate a combination of purl and knit stitches to build the textured relief of the fabric. The overall result is a flowing, open-work shawl with a graceful diagonal line running through the lace motif.

Lace knitting at this level requires the knitter to track both right-side and wrong-side rows carefully, as the stitch pattern shifts position across the repeat. This makes it an ideal intermediate project — accessible enough for a confident beginner moving up, yet engaging enough for an experienced knitter.

Design 2: Garter Stitch Shawl

Measurements